Isbn: 9780066210193 - a jacques barzun reader: selections from his works (41 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. Throughout his long career, Jacques Barzun, the author of From Dawn to Decadence, has been known as a witty and graceful essayist, conversant with a wide range of subjects. Michael Murray has compiled eighty of Barzun's most remarkable short works into one comprehensive volume that will give students a full appreciation of this great writer's erudition and literary talent. The essays in A Jacques Barzun Reader cover an astonishing array of topics, including history, philosophy, music and baseball. Barzun re-examines Diderot, Shaw, Swift, and Berlioz, and analyzes both Lincoln as a literary artist and the pleasures of reading crime novels. To read Barzun is to share in his delight at all aspects of arts and culture, and this remarkable volume shows him at his best.Born in France in 1907, Jacques Barzun came to the United States in 1920. After graduating from Columbia College, he joined the faculty of the university, becoming Seth Low Professor of History and, for a decade, Dean of Faculties and Provost. A finalist in the National Book Awards, he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president. He lives in San Antonio, TX. Michael Murray's previous books include Albert Schweitzer, Musician and French Masters of the Organ."Each essay yields unexpected insights, and the volume as a whole makes clear why Barzun is probably our best-known public intellectual. Challenging, satisfying, elegant." -- Kirkus Reviews.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Throughout his long career, Jacques Barzun, the author of From Dawn to Decadence, has been known as a witty and graceful essayist, conversant with a wide range of subjects. Michael Murray has compiled eighty of Barzun's most remarkable short works into one comprehensive volume that will give students a full appreciation of this great writer's erudition and literary talent. The essays in A Jacques Barzun Reader cover an astonishing array of topics, including history, philosophy, music and baseball. Barzun re-examines Diderot, Shaw, Swift, and Berlioz, and analyzes both Lincoln as a literary artist and the pleasures of reading crime novels. To read Barzun is to share in his delight at all aspects of arts and culture, and this remarkable volume shows him at his best.Born in France in 1907, Jacques Barzun came to the United States in 1920. After graduating from Columbia College, he joined the faculty of the university, becoming Seth Low Professor of History and, for a decade, Dean of Faculties and Provost. A finalist in the National Book Awards, he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president. He lives in San Antonio, TX. Michael Murray's previous books include Albert Schweitzer, Musician and French Masters of the Organ."Each essay yields unexpected insights, and the volume as a whole makes clear why Barzun is probably our best-known public intellectual. Challenging, satisfying, elegant." -- Kirkus Reviews.…

Condición: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: like_new. The cover shows no damage or marks! Ship within 24 hours!.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Throughout his long career, Jacques Barzun, the author of From Dawn to Decadence, has been known as a witty and graceful essayist, conversant with a wide range of subjects. Michael Murray has compiled eighty of Barzun's most remarkable short works into one comprehensive volume that will give students a full appreciation of this great writer's erudition and literary talent. The essays in A Jacques Barzun Reader cover an astonishing array of topics, including history, philosophy, music and baseball. Barzun re-examines Diderot, Shaw, Swift, and Berlioz, and analyzes both Lincoln as a literary artist and the pleasures of reading crime novels. To read Barzun is to share in his delight at all aspects of arts and culture, and this remarkable volume shows him at his best.Born in France in 1907, Jacques Barzun came to the United States in 1920. After graduating from Columbia College, he joined the faculty of the university, becoming Seth Low Professor of History and, for a decade, Dean of Faculties and Provost. A finalist in the National Book Awards, he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president. He lives in San Antonio, TX. Michael Murray's previous books include Albert Schweitzer, Musician and French Masters of the Organ."Each essay yields unexpected insights, and the volume as a whole makes clear why Barzun is probably our best-known public intellectual. Challenging, satisfying, elegant." -- Kirkus Reviews.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Throughout his long career, Jacques Barzun, the author of From Dawn to Decadence, has been known as a witty and graceful essayist, conversant with a wide range of subjects. Michael Murray has compiled eighty of Barzun's most remarkable short works into one comprehensive volume that will give students a full appreciation of this great writer's erudition and literary talent. The essays in A Jacques Barzun Reader cover an astonishing array of topics, including history, philosophy, music and baseball. Barzun re-examines Diderot, Shaw, Swift, and Berlioz, and analyzes both Lincoln as a literary artist and the pleasures of reading crime novels. To read Barzun is to share in his delight at all aspects of arts and culture, and this remarkable volume shows him at his best.Born in France in 1907, Jacques Barzun came to the United States in 1920. After graduating from Columbia College, he joined the faculty of the university, becoming Seth Low Professor of History and, for a decade, Dean of Faculties and Provost. A finalist in the National Book Awards, he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president. He lives in San Antonio, TX. Michael Murray's previous books include Albert Schweitzer, Musician and French Masters of the Organ."Each essay yields unexpected insights, and the volume as a whole makes clear why Barzun is probably our best-known public intellectual. Challenging, satisfying, elegant." -- Kirkus Reviews.…

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. reading copy only - Damaged /worn /marked copy. May be ex-libris. Standard-sized.

Condición: Fair. Acceptable condition. Good dust jacket. (anthology, literary criticism, history) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Several pages have been dogeared. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover.

hardcover. Condición: As New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Remainder mark.

Hb. Condición: VG-. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG-. 1st. 615pp. Index. Corners worn, light soiling, DJ: wear extremities.

hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

hardcover. Condición: As New. Super light jacket wear. Inside with no flaws or issues.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. NY: Harper Collins, 2002. Hard Cover w/ DJ. First Edition (stated, with complete number line), see images. Edited with an introduction by Michael Murray. Bound in black quarter cloth over mustard colored boards, with clean covers and straight and solid spine with sharp edges and corners, 6 x 8.5 inches, 615 pp. Pages are clean, no names or markings, not Ex-Library. Unclipped DJ ($29.95) has light edgewear, protected in fresh Brodart mylar jacket. Book and DJ condition: Near Fine. "A curated collection of 80 essays and excerpts highlighting the extensive, witty, and analytical work of cultural historian Jacques Barzun. This anthology covers themes from history and education to literature, music, and baseball, showcasing Barzun's role as a sharp critic of modern Western culture". Books are shipped quickly and securely packed in a new box with delivery confirmation. …

Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Bound in 3/4 yellow boards with black spine with gold lettering is in near-fine conditon; as is the dustjacket. 615 pgs.

Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Edited with an introduction by Michael Murray; 615pp.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price, in mylar; 615 clean, unmarked pages.

hardcover. Condición: Like New. First Edition. 1st print (full # line), text looks new and unread, boards likewise new looking & undamaged, dust jacket NOT price-clipped, dj shows ordinary mild shelf wear and is a little bit loose fitting, Near Fine/Very Good Minus.

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($29.95 price intact). Published by Harper Collins, 2002. Octavo. Black cloth over yellow boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. 615 pages. ISBN: 9780066210193. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo. - over 7¾ in. - 9¾ in. Hardcover with dust jacket, stated First Edition. Remainder mark to lower page edges, tight binding, interior text clean. Slight wear to dust jacket edges yet clean, no tears, not price-clipped. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dust jacket.…